Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Job at Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Leola

Champion Home Builder, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator to join our team in the Leola, PA region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k plan with company match
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• medical and Rx
• dental, vision, and life insurance

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDER, INC? For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

Summary: Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. May be required to perform non-receiver duties on a temporary basis.

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area in a timely manner to assist production team in meeting production time lines.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist.

Competencies

• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have a great work ethic
• Must foster a safe work environment at all times
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Qualifications

• Previous Fork Lift Operator experience desired
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desired

Certifications

• Must have a current Fork Lift Certification.
• May need a current Tow Motor License if involved in moving trucks on plant site.

Champion Home Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.